On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls

nal Outfits. Camp Packs. Duff

ake many of the things just as you want them or even to hunt up the articles and purchase them, while all the time de

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able, not too heavy, too tight, too hot, or too

frighten the timid wild life, for you want to make friends with the birds and ani

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Maine forests. On cold days two light-weight union garments are warmer than one of heavy weight. Wool is never clammy and cold, i

hts, and a one-piece suit is the only garment neces

deep breaths, to move readily all portions of your body, and not be hampered in any way by ill-fitting, uncomfortable clothing. There must be unrestricted freedom of arms and limbs for a girl to b

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nk no more of it than a bird does of its feathers. When woollen stockings are worn, wet feet are not apt to give one cold, for the feet do not become chilled even when it is necessary to stand in the reedy edge of a mountain lake or stream.

rubbing the garments if possible during the cleansing process. All that is usually necessary is to squeeze and souse them well, then rinse in water of the same temperature; do not wring the things; squeeze them and hang them up to dry. Changes of temperatur

e old clothes to camp; they will so

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an useless to depend upon rubber overshoes when trailing; sharp stones cut, and roots, twigs, and underbrush tear the rubber, with the result that the overshoes soon fill with water and your feet swim in little lakes. Test your shoes well before taking them to

ing

camping is a three-piece suit, made of a fade

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hen desired. Sew two small patch pockets high on the left breast-one for your watch, the other for your compass; protect

below belt line, making in all three large and two small pockets. The belt is held in pl

dth, and fasten the skirt down one side from belt to hem. It can then be quickly removed and used as a cape or a wind break when occasion requires. The bloomers, well-fitting and comf

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Don't use hatpins; your hat will cling to the head if you substitute a strip of woollen cloth in place of the inside leathe

ist of

too many washable garments. Make out your list, then consider the matter carefully and realize that every one of the articles, even the very smallest, has a way of growing heavier and heavier and addi

to work upon, to be added to, taken from, or substitution made according

l underwear. Wash sui

morning put on a fresh pair, wash

sleeved, soft, woven u

n middy-blous

hiefs, each laundered

d down front, not eider-down (it is

oose, belted waist with bloomers; suit opened on sho

and long. On the trail carry your sweater by tying the sleeves

-fitting chamois, if you feel that you ne

p dress in color, with no buttons or buckles to tangle on u

ppers or thick-soled

astic for renewing thos

ng neck from sun, rain, and cold, also good to fold diagonally a

will give you the length required. The width should be sufficient to allow of the net reaching from base of hat crown across over brim and down over top of shoulders, about twenty-two inches or more in all. Cut the net according to size needed; then fold the strip at centre across the width, fold again, making four even folds. Once more fold and you will have divided the net into eight equal parts. Mark the net at each fold and open it out (Fig. 30). Cut armholes in the divisions marked 2 (Fig. 30) to fit over the shoulders, sew together the two ends, bind the shoulder armholes holding the net loosely that it may not pull and strain. Sew an elastic to back corner of each armhole, hem the top of

y of any kind to camp; leave all such things at home, and w

et and bla

t of Toil

not silv

ror to hang

h-brush

oth-paste, or

ail-b

unscented

s of lau

x or securely corke

e of co

to cool and harden. When taken from the water, again melted and, while hot, strained through a clean cloth into the can. Good

, and sunned every day. In ra

, each washed a

l, washed as

icure-s

sandpaper

rs of ha

little flat pocket pincushion w

f large-size

f Personal C

for taking notes on wild

on cardboard reels (spools are too bulky). Scissors, thimble, and large-eyed ta

rge sized safety-pins

pe, most usefu

d around the neck, for calling help when lost or in case of nee

durable and a

but trustworthy. Do n

with lead pencil attached. The pos

d stamped envelopes, if post

ith substantial, sharp, strong blades,

nt should a misstep on mossy stone or a trip over unseen vine or root suddenly throw you down and send the camera sailing on a distance ahead. Such an accident befell a girl camper who was too sure that

ty depending upon your length of stay at camp

he particular kind of fishing you will find near camp. There is a certain different style of rod and tackle for almost every variety of fish.

also be your soup bowl. Keep the inside of the cup bright and shiny. While aluminum is much lighter than other metal, it is not advisable to take to camp eithe

f you object to usi

r fork, n

poon, no

or tin, can be kept bright b

ize. The U.S. Army blankets are of the best. With safety-p

ers, spread on ground rubber side down to prote

illow

attre

-proof ma

ome an expert. Outdoor books and magazines should be consulted for information, and if you do not feel absolutely confident of your ability to use the hatchet or axe after practising, do not take them with you. For the sake of others as well as yourself, you have not the right to take chances of injuring either others or yourself th

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all pains and aches, and a

owels, or when you have met with an accidental ducking or are wet through to the skin by rain. Never

tablets for dyspep

inkle well with soda, see that the burn is completely covered, the

eakage. Good to smell in case of faintness, but care must be taken not to hold it too near the nose, as the ammonia might injure the delicate membran

r poultice in place, the strips criss-cross over the poultice, but are not at

rgeon bandages (not gauze) for gen

ckage of abs

purchased at drug stor

e inside of the body be kept clean than it is to have the outside clean. To this end make a practise of drinking a great deal of pure water; drink it before breakfast, between meals (not at meals),

n oil, to use for

le of camphor,

often effects a cure. Good for bathing affected spots of ivy poison, good for sore-throat gargle, also for noseblee

chest, jaw, and head bandage. A man's large-sized white handke

ese may be kept in one-half of a linen case of pockets, your toilet articles in the ot

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you camp near a body of fresh water let that be your basin; it will always be ready filled. No need then to bring water to your shelter, for a

ion and surrounding count

three girls. Can be canvas, aluminum, paper, ru

paper packa

nts of water-p

od cloths for

s at the regular camp-outfitters'. There is on the market a spray, claimed to be absolutely effective against mosquitoes, etc.,

one for sharpening

e had at country stores in Cresco, Pa. May possibly be found at camp-outfitters'. If a glass chimney is to be used, pack most carefully. Fill the inside of

half length candles

en safety-matches. Tin will n

n this tool-bag put assorted nails, mostly big, strong ones, screws, awl, well-sealed bottle of strong glue, ball of stout twine, a

g for mounta

of Kitche

g-hot rinsing water. The last pan can also be used for mixing and bread-making. Select

ed one within the oth

ails, must not be too high. Coco

rn-dodgers, flapjacks,

ts, bread puddings, and many other go

kept strictly for wash

, for stirring

for cutting bread, carving

trong and big, but

amless pot with cover, to use f

els, washed af

ed and dried after each mea

ge cakes

Hang this up in a certain place wher

salt shaker, small

ng below the meat. Gather the top edge tightly together and sew it fast; then sew the hoop near the top of the bag. Other hoops on either side of centre of bag and a hoop near bottom of bag, or sew only one hoop at the top and one at the bottom. Have strong draw-strings in the bottom of the bag, and fasten a pendent hook at the top to hold the meat hanging free in

you will find those with detachable handles

well as temporary camps. If you can manage with one towel by washing it every day, or evening, allowing it to dry during the night, one towel will

om your camp pack, and be so much to your gain, and you will maintain a good appearance notwit

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easiest method for portage is to stow the things in a regular pack and fasten the pack on your back by

-by-nine-feet (more or less) square of cloth, and it will be found useful as

Put in Y

n the floor, and place your fol

pack them in. Lay the pillow-bag on top of the mattress-bag, place clothing by the side and on top of the pillow-

carry and how

rything being in the pack, fold over the sides and ends, making a neat, compact bundle; tie it securely with a piece of soft rope and across its top place the blankets

s can be obtained at

llows more space. Let each piece be twenty-one inches long or longer, unite them with a strip of the cloth six inches wide and sufficiently long to allow of flaps extending free at the top to fold over from both sides across the opening; you will then h

rong government webbing which comes for

to a thin roll and fitted around the edges of the pack

ockets rolled, tied, and carried in the camp pack. These pockets are useful at camp; they help to keep your things where you can find them. Next best is to use sm

th and endurance; some girls can carry even heavier packs, while others must have lighter ones. Bewar

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ce at one end of the blankets; push the articles in each division closely together, leaving the space between the divisions empty. Kneel in front of your blankets and begin to roll all together tightly, taking care not to allow any of the duffel to fall out. When the roll is complete, tie the centre with strong, soft st

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ags; if but one bag is needed, provisions might go in the same receptacle when space

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ag labelled and all, when filled, fitted in one duffel-bag; you will find these bags a great comfort. They should be of water-proof canvas with draw-string at t

end, and the other end closed with draw-strings. It is well to have another cloth disk attache

p-outfitter's; investigate before deciding upon home-made camp packs. Pack-baskets can also be obtained, but all the good-sized p

the way of extra packs, you will be obliged to employ a guide to assist in the carry, possibly two guides,

f the real forest camp with all its possibilities for genuine life in the wilderness more, far more, than compensates for the extra diffi